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AFP, Published on 12/01/2023
» NEW YORK - Jeff Beck, the influential guitarist who rose to rock and roll stardom with 1960s supergroup the Yardbirds and later enjoyed a prolific solo career, has died, his official website said Wednesday. He was 78 years old.
Life, James Keller, Published on 06/12/2022
» As with all of the truly great pianists, touch is absolutely key when it comes to delivering their excelsior interpretations of the immortal classics. This was demonstrated recently in impeccable, consummate fashion by legendary Polish soloist Krystian Zimerman, who appeared at the Thailand Cultural Centre earlier this month to a sold-out auditorium.
Life, John Clewley, Published on 22/11/2022
» Field recordings of ancient, traditional music in the Southeast Asia feature in this column. Northern Khmer Spirit Music in Thailand – Kantrum Dongman (Animist Records, 2022) covers the traditional music of "Northern Khmer" people in provinces like Surin, Buri Ram and Si Sa Ket that straddle the Thai-Cambodian border in Thailand's lower Northeast, while Exploring Gong Culture Of Southeast Asia: Massif And Archipelago (Sub Rosa, 2022) covers traditional gong music from 50 different ethnic groups in the Philippines, Borneo, Sulawesi, Vietnam's highlands and northeast Cambodia.
Guru, Published on 14/10/2022
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AFP, Published on 05/10/2022
» LOS ANGELES: Actor Alec Baldwin has reached a civil settlement with the family of the woman he shot dead on a film set last year, he said Wednesday, as it was announced production on the movie would restart in January.
AFP, Published on 21/09/2022
» It is the rescue retold around the world: 12 boys, their coach, and impossible odds.
Life, John Clewley, Published on 16/08/2022
» Bangkok's local Irish music scene has been in in mourning since news reached the City of Angels that resident Irish music expert Dr Mick Moloney passed away in his Greenwich Village apartment in New York on July 27. He was 77. Mick had been a part-time resident in the city for more than 20 years. Irish President Michael D. Higgins released a statement noting that "his passing is a loss to the musical heritage of Ireland, to Irish America, and to Irish music worldwide".
News, Mae Moo, Published on 24/07/2022
» Just another slaying
Life, James Keller, Published on 20/07/2022
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, and the huge audience in attendance at their latest concert at the Thailand Cultural Centre earlier this month, were once again blessed to be in the presence of true musical greatness as world renowned French horn player Stefan Dohr took to the stage for a flawless performance of Richard Strauss' uplifting Horn Concerto No.2 In E-flat Major.
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/07/2022
» Nikom Tongpitak, a retired teacher, lives in Ubon Ratchathani far from his grandchildren. In order to maintain his relationship with the little ones during the Covid-19 pandemic, the 73-year-old launched a YouTube channel Kuy Kan Lan Pu (translated as Grandpa Chats With Grandchildren) where he hosts the programme with his grandkids.